Rob Schneider is urging a restored U.S. military draft with two years of service for 18-year-olds, prompting a Michael Imperioli joke. NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa went viral for an Inner Circle Dinner comedy sketch about cat adoptions and political dynasties. Howie Mandel posted an apology to Kelly Ripa after joking about “looking great for 70” and then quipping he “does look great for my age.” Russell Brand’s trial on seven rape and sexual assault charges was delayed to October 12 and is expected to last two months. Josh Johnson will host the 30th Webby Awards May 11. Adam Sandler is set to remake the 2001 French drama “Timeout.” Other items include Megan Gailey on 800 Pound Gorilla, Jeff Dunham’s car series and collection, a Melbourne comedy true-crime tour by Matt Bell, Russell Peters’ $2.1M tax reassessments, and Gabriel Iglesias discussing Ozempic and a declined $1M endorsement.
 
00:15 Rob Schneider Draft Rant
01:14 Host Pushback and Fact Check
01:53 NYC Mayor Comedy Sketch
02:34 Howie Mandel Apology Saga
04:10 Russell Brand Trial Delayed
04:27 Webby Awards Host Announced
04:46 Adam Sandler Drama Remake
05:39 Jeff Dunham Car Series
06:38 Melbourne True Crime Comedy Tour
08:17 Gabe Iglesias on Ozempic
 


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